St.

Louise de Marillac College of Sorsogon

Higher Education Department
Burgos St. Talisay Sorsogon City

Module No.: 5-6

Course Code & Title: THC8- LEGAL ASPECT IN TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY
Instructor: ROSELLE D. LAGAMAYO
Email Address: goroselle26@gmail.com
Contact Number: 09950791472
Facebook Acct: Roselle Lagamayo

In a piece of paper write your interpretation of the quotation below:

People are more afraid of the laws of Man than of God, because their punishment
seems to be nearest.

-WILLIAM PENN

CONSUMER CONTRACT LAWS

What is a consumer contract?

There are several types of consumer contracts. Some examples are door-to-door sales (direct
agreements), prepaid membership agreements, buying goods over the Internet, or purchasing
goods at the seller’s place of business. Basic contract law requires that:
1. The parties intend to make a contract,
2. There is an offer and acceptance, and
3. There is consideration, which means the parties each receive something of value (e.g. the
company receives payment and the consumer receives goods or services).

The contract can be in writing or oral.  For significant purchases, it is always best to have a
written agreement, since it is easier to prove what was promised. Generally, the rights of
consumers hinge on the “conditions” (essential terms) and “warranties” (promises) of a contract
of sale. The conditions of a contract are quite different from the warranties. A breach of a
condition, such as changing the contracted price or selling goods without proper ownership
rights, is a serious infringement of a sales contract, and makes it “void” in the eyes of the law.
The consumer can refuse to go through with the deal, ask for a refund, or demand a
replacement product, since the contract is not enforceable.

CONSUMER ACT OF THE PHILIPPINES OF 1991 SUMMARY

The Philippine government adopted RA 7394 (Consumer Act of the Philippines of 1991) as
the legal basis for consumer protection in the country. The law embodies the state policy on the
protection of consumers and establishes standards of conduct for business and industry in the
country.
The Act aims to protect the “interest of the consumer, promote his general welfare and establish
standards of conduct for business and industry” by adopting the following measures:

 protection against hazards to health and safety;

 protection against deceptive, unfair and unconscionable acts and practices;
 provision of information and education to facilitate sound choice and the proper exercise
of rights by the consumer;
 provision of adequate rights and means of redress; and
 involvement of consumer representatives in the formulation of social and economic
policies.

PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED FILE OR CHECK THE LINK

https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/1992/04/13/republic-act-no-7394-s-1992/

SUMMARIZE THE ABOVE MENTIONED LAWS USING THE QUESTION BELOW. WRITE YOUR
ANSWER IN PARAGRAPH FORM FOLLOWING THE FORMAT BELOW:
 Paragraph number one: What is the purpose of the republic act?
 Second Paragraph: What is the scope of the Republic act?
 Third Paragraph: Write the importance/effectively of the Republic act.

THE LAW OF CARRIERS AND INNS

In this era of globalization and e-commerce, we all are heavily dependent on common carriers
like the post office, currier and parcel delivery service and often we blindly depend on their
terms and condition but we don’t know or often forget that there are certain rights, duties and
liabilities of a common carrier. Here few of them are mentioned below.

RIGHTS OF A COMMON CARRIER

1. Right of Reward: A common carrier has a right to charge a reasonable amount for his
services.
2. Right to Retain the Goods: If the charges are not paid to him, he can refuse to deliver
the goods until the payment is made.
3. Right of Advance Payment: He has also right to demand advance payment before he
accepts the goods.
4. Right to Recover Damages: If the goods carried are in dangerous nature and cause any
damage then common carrier has a right to recover such damage.
5. Right of Selling: A common carrier has the right to sell the perishable goods after getting
the instruction from the cosigner if consignee refuses to accept the delivery.
6. Expenses Recovery Right: Sometimes consignee refuses to accept the delivery. Due to
this refusal, he bears some expenses. These expenses can be recovered by the common
carrier.
7. Right to Limit Liability: He has also a right to limit his liability by the special contract
with the consignor.
8. Refusal Right: In some special cases he can also refuse to carry the goods.
o A common carrier cannot be compelled to carry the goods in the following cases :
(a) If his vehicle is already full;
(b) If the goods are of a dangerous nature;
(c) If the goods are inadequately packed;
(d) If the goods belong to a class which he does not profess to carry;
(e) If the route through which the goods are to be carried is in a disturbed state.
 Right to Recover Goods: Sometimes a common carrier delivers the goods
wrongfully to any person. He has a right to recover the goods or its value from that person.
 Recovery of Loss Caused by Concealing: Sometimes consignor conceals the
facts about the goods. Due to this common carrier suffers a loss. This loss can be recovered
by him the consignor.

DUTIES OF COMMON CARRIER

1. Acceptance of Goods: It is the first duty of the common carrier that he should accept,
the goods from anyone who wants to employ him except in a few special cases.
2. To Carry the Goods Safely: It is the duty of the common carrier that he should carry the
goods safely. In case of loss or damage, he will be responsible.
3. Use Common Route: He should carry the goods by the general route. He should avoid
adopting the shortest route. He should treat the ordinary circumstances.
4. To Obey the Instructions: He should also obey the instructions of the sender the goods
related to transportation.
5. In Time Delivery: It is the duty of the common carrier that he should deliver the goods
within the time expressed in the contract.
6. Proper Place: He should also deliver the goods at a proper place mentioned in the
contract.
7. Delivery To A Right Person: It is also the duty of the common carrier that should
deliver the goods to the right person. Otherwise, it will be held responsible.

LIABILITIES OF COMMON CARRIER

A common carrier is liable to pay all the loss caused by him to the goods or persons. But in some
special cases like an act of God, an act of war, public enemies he will be not liable.

1. Liability In Case Of Wrong delivery: If the delivery is not made to the right person
carrier is liable for that loss.
2. Liability In Case Of Negligence: Due to the negligence of the carrier if any passenger is
injured then the carrier will be liable for the loss.
These principles are embedded into; THE POST OFFICE ACT, 1898, The Carriage of Goods
by Sea Act, 1925, Mailing operator and courier service rules 2013 etc.

Summarize the following Acts:

 THE POST OFFICE ACT, 1898, 
 The Carriage of Goods by Sea Act, 1925,
 Mailing operator and courier service rules 2013 

SAMPLE LAW RELATED TO THE LAW OF CARRIERS AND INNS

PUBLIC ACT NO. 521
CARRIAGE OF GOODS BY SEA ACT
Section 1. That the provisions of Public Act No. 521 of the 7th Congress of the United States,
approved on April 16, 1936, be accepted, as it is hereby accepted to be made applicable to all
contracts for the carriage of goods by sea to and from Philippine ports in foreign trade: Provided,
that nothing in this Act shall be construed as repealing any existing provision of the Code of
Commerce which is now in force, or as limiting its application. chanrobles virtual law library

Sec. 2. This Act shall take effect upon its approval. (Approved October 22, 1936).
 TITLE I

Sec. 1. When used in this Act

(a) The term "carrier" includes the owner or the charterer who enters into a contract of carriage
with a shipper.

(b) The term "contract of carriage" applies only to contracts of carriage by covered by a bill of
lading or any similar document of title, insofar as such document relates to the carriage of goods
by sea, including any bill of lading or any similar document as aforesaid issued under or
pursuant to a character party from the moment at which such bill of lading or similar document
of title regulates the relations between a carrier and a holder of the same.

(c) The term "goods" includes goods, wares, merchandise, and articles of every kind
whatsoever, except live animals and cargo which by the contract of carriage is stated as being
carried on deck and is so carried.

(d) The term "ship" means any vessel used for the carriage of goods by sea.

(e) The term "carriage of goods" covers the period from the time when the goods are loaded to
the time when they are discharged from the ship.

RISKS

Sec. 2. Subject to the provisions of Section 6, under every contract of carriage of goods by sea,
the carrier in relation to the loading, handling, stowage, carriage, custody, care, and discharge
of such goods shall be subject to the responsibilities and liabilities and entitled to the rights and
immunities hereinafter set forth.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND LIABILITIES

Sec. 3. (1) The carrier shall be bound before and at the beginning of the voyage to exercise
due diligence to
(a) Make the ship seaworthy;
(b) Properly man,equip, and supply the ship;
(c) Make the holds, refrigerating and cooling chambers, and all other parts of the ship in
which goods are carried, fit and safe for their reception, carriage, and preservation.
(2) The carrier shall properly and carefully load, handle, stow, carry, keep, care for,and
discharge the goods carried.
(3) After receiving the goods into his carrier, or the master or agent of the carrier, shall, on
demand of the shipper, issue to the shipper a bill of lading showing among other things.
(a) The loading marks necessary for identification of the goods as the same are furnished
in writing by the shipper before the loading of such goods starts, provided such marks are
stamped or otherwise shown clearly upon the goods if uncovered, in such a manner as
should ordinarily remain legible until the end of the voyage.
(b) Either the number of packages or pieces, or the quantity or weight, as the casemay
be, as furnished in writing by the shipper.
 (c) The apparent order and conditions of the goods: Provided, that no carrier, master, or
agent of the carrier, shall be bound to state or show in the bill of lading any marks,
number, quantity, or weight which he has reasonable ground for suspecting not accurately
to represent the good actually received or which he has had no reasonable means of
checking.

(4) Such a bill of lading shall be prima facie evidence of the receipt by the carrier of the goods
as therein described in accordance with paragraphs (3) (a), (b), and (c), of this section: (The
rest of the provision is not applicable to the Philippines).

(5) The shipper shall be deemed to have guaranteed to the carrier the accuracy at the time of
shipment of the marks, number, quantity, and weight, as furnished by him; and the shipper
shall indemnify the carrier against all loss, damages, and expenses arising or resulting from
inaccuracies in such particulars. The right of the carrier to such indemnity shall in no way limit
his responsibility and liability under the contract of carriage to any person other than the
shipper.

(6) Unless notice or loss or damage and the general nature of such loss or damage by given in
writing to the carrier or his agent at the port of discharge or at the time of the removal of the
goods into the custody of the person entitled to delivery thereof under the contract of carriage,
such removal shall be prima facie evidence of the delivery by the carrier of the goods as
described in the bill of lading. If the loss or damage is not apparent, the notice must be given
within three days of the delivery.

Said notice of loss or damage may be endorsed upon the receipt for the goods given by the
person taking delivery thereof.

The notice in writing need not be given if the state of the goods has at the time of their receipt
been the subject of joint survey or inspection.

In any event the carrier and the ship shall be discharged from all liability in respect of loss or
damage unless suit is brought within one year after delivery of the goods or the date when the
goods should have been delivered: Provided, that, if a notice of loss or damage, either apparent
or concealed, is not given as provided for in this section, that fact shall not affect or prejudice
the right of the shipper to bring suit within one year after the delivery of the goods or the date
when the goods should have been delivered.

In the case of any actual or apprehended loss or damage, the carrier and the receiver shall give
all reasonable facilities to each other for inspecting and tallying the goods.

(7) After the goods are loaded the bill of lading to be issued by the carrier, master, or agent of
the carrier to the shipper shall if the shipper so demands, be a "shipped" bill of lading: Provided,
that if the shipper shall have previously taken up any document of title to such goods, he shall
surrender the same as against the issue of the "shipped" bill of lading, but at the option of the
carrier such document of title may be noted at the port of shipment by the carrier, master, or
agent with the name or names of the ship or ships upon which the goods have been shipped and
the date or dates of shipment, and when so noted the same shall for the purpose of this section
be deemed to constitute a "shipped" bill of lading.

(8) Any clause, covenant, or agreement in a contract of carriage relieving the carrier of the ship
from liability for loss or damage to or in connection with the goods, arising from negligence,
fault, or failure in the duties and obligations provide in this section or lessening such liability
otherwise than as provided in this Act, shall be null and void and of no effect. A benefit of
insurance in favor of the carrier, or similar clause, shall be deemed to be a clause relieving the
carrier from liability.

RIGHTS AND IMMUNITIES

Sec. 4. (1) Neither the carrier nor the ship shall be liable for loss or damage arising or resulting
from unseaworthiness unless caused by want of due diligence on the part of the carrier to make
the ship seaworthy and to secure that the ship is properly manned, equipped, and supplied, and
to make the holds, refrigerating and cooling chambers, and all other parts of the ship in which
goods are carried fit and safe for their reception, carriage, and preservation, in accordance with
the provisions of paragraph

(1) of Section (3). Whenever loss or damage has resulted from unseaworthiness, the burden of
proving the exercise of due diligence shall be on the carrier or other person claiming exemption
under this section.

(2) Neither the carrier nor the ship shall be responsible for loss or damage arising or resulting
from
(a) Act, neglect, or default of the master, mariner, pilot, or the servants of the carrier in
the navigation or in the management of the ship;

(b) Fire, unless caused by the actual fault or privity of the carrier;

(c) Perils, dangers, and accidents of the sea or other navigable water;

(d) Act of God;

(e) Act of war;

(f) Act of public enemies;

(g) Arrest or restraint of princes, rulers, or people, or seizure under legal process;

(h) Quarantine restrictions;

(i) Act or omission of the shipper or owner of the goods, his agent or representative;

(j) Strikes or lockouts or stoppage or restraint of labor from whatever cause, whether
partial or general: Provided, that nothing herein contained shall be construed to relieve a
carrier from responsibility for the carrier's own acts;

(k) Riotsand civil commotions;

 (l) Saving or attempting to save life or property at sea;

(m) Wastage in bulk or weight or any other loss or damage arising from inherent defect,
quality, or vice of the goods;

(n) Insufficiency or packing;

(o) Insufficiency or inadequacy of marks;

(p) Latent defects not discoverable by due diligence;

(q) Any other cause arising without the actual fault and privity of the carrier and without
the fault or neglect of the agents or servants of the carrier, but the burden of proof shall
be on the person claiming the benefit of this exception to show that neither the actual
fault or privity of the carrier nor the fault or neglect of the agents or servants of the
carrier contributed to the loss or damage.

(3) The shipper shall not be responsible for loss or damage sustained by the carrier or the ship
arising or resulting from any cause without the act, or neglect of the shipper, his agents, or his
servants.

(4) Any deviation in saving or attempting to save life or property at sea, or any reasonable
deviation shall not be deemed to be an infringement or breach or this Act or of the contract of
carriage, and carrier shall not be liable for any loss or damage resulting therefrom: Provided,
however, that if the deviation is for the purpose of loading or unloading cargo or passengers it
shall, prima facie, be regarded as unreasonable.

(5) Neither the carrier nor the ship shall in any event be or become liable for any loss or
damage to or in connection with the transportation of goods in an amount exceeding $500 per
package of lawful money of the United States, or in case of goods not shipped in packages, per
customary freight unit, or the equivalent of that sum in other currency, unless the nature and
value of such goods have been declared by the shipper before shipment and inserted in the bill
of lading. This declaration, if embodied in the bill of lading, shall be prima facie evidence, but
shall not be conclusive on the carrier.

By agreement between the carrier, master or agent of the carrier, and the shipper another
maximum amount than that mentioned in this paragraph may be fixed: Provided, that such
maximum shall not be less than the figure above named. In no event shall the carrier be liable
for more than the amount of damage actually sustained.

Neither the carrier nor the ship shall be responsible in any event for loss damage to or in
connection with the transportation of the goods if the nature or value thereof has been
knowingly and fraudulently misstated by the shipper in the bill of lading. chanrobles virtual law
library

(6) Goods of an inflammable, explosive, or dangerous nature to the shipment whereof, the
carrier, master or agent of the carrier, has not consented with knowledge of their nature and
character, may at any time before discharge be landed at any place or destroyed or rendered
innocuous by the carrier without compensation, and the shipper of such goods shall be liable for
all damages and expenses directly or indirectly arising out of or resulting from such shipment. If
any such goods shipped with such knowledge and consent shall become a danger to the ship or
cargo, they may in like manner be landed at any place, or destroyed or rendered innocuous by
the carrier without liability on the part of the carrier except to general average if any.

SURRENDER OF RIGHTS AND IMMUNITIES AND INCREASE OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND

LIABILITIES

Sec. 5. A carrier shall be at liberty to surrender in whole or in part all or any of his rights and
immunities or to increase any of his responsibilities and liabilities under this Act, provided such
surrender or increase shall be embodied in the bill of lading issued to the shipper.
The provisions of this Act shall not be applicable to charter parties; but if bills of lading are
issued in the case of a ship under a charter party, they shall comply with the terms of this Act.
Nothing in this Act shall be held to prevent the insertion in a bill of lading of any lawful
provisions regarding general average.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Sec. 6. Notwithstanding the provisions of the preceding section, a carrier, master or agent of
the carrier, and a shipper shall, in regard to any particular goods be at liberty to enter into any
agreement in any terms as to the responsibility and liability of the carrier for such goods, and as
to the rights and immunities of the carrier in respect to such goods, or his obligation to
seaworthiness, (so far as the stipulation regarding seaworthiness is contrary to public policy), or
the care or diligence of his servants or agents in regard to the loading, handling, stowage,
carriage, custody, care and discharge of the goods carried by sea; provided, that in this case no
bill of lading has been or shall be issued and that the terms agreed shall be a non-negotiable
document and shall be marked as such.

Any agreement so entered into shall have full legal effect: Provided, that this section shall not
apply to ordinary commercial shipments made in the ordinary course of trade but only to other
shipments where the character or condition of the property to be carried or the circumstances,
terms and conditions under which the carriage is to be performed are such as reasonably to
justify a special agreement.

Sec. 7. Nothing contained in this Act shall prevent a carrier or a shipper from entering into any
agreement, stipulation, condition, reservation, or exemption as to the responsibility and liability
of the carrier or the ship for the loss or damage to or in connection with the custody and care
and handling of goods prior to the loading on and subsequent to the discharge from the ship on
which the goods are carried by sea.

Sec. 8. The provisions of this Act shall not affect the rights and obligations of the carrier under
the provisions of the Shipping Act, 1916, or under the provisions of Sections 4281 to 4292,
inclusive, of the Revised Statutes of the United States, or of any amendments thereto, or under
the provisions of any other enactment for the time being in force relating to the limitation of the
liability of the owners of seagoing vessels.
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Sec. 9. Nothing contained in this Act shall be construed as permitting a common carrier by
water to discriminate between competing shippers similarly placed in time and circumstances,
either (a) with respect to their right to demand and receive bills of lading subject to the
provisions of this Act; or (b) when issuing such bills of lading either in the surrender of any of
the carrier's rights and immunities or in the increase of any of the carrier's responsibilities and
liabilities pursuant to Section 5, Title I, of this Act; (c) in any other way prohibited by the
Shipping Act, 1916, as amended.

Sec. 10. (Not applicable to the Philippines.)

Sec. 11. When under the custom of any trade the weight of any bulk cargo inserted in the bill
of lading is a weight ascertained or accepted by a third party other than the carrier or the
shipper and the fact that the weight as ascertained or accepted is stated in the bill of lading,
then notwithstanding anything in this Act, the bill of lading shall not be deemed to be prima facie
evidence against the carrier of the receipt of goods of the weight so inserted in the bills of
lading, and the accuracy thereof at the time of shipment shall not be deemed to have been
guaranteed by the shipper.

Sec. 12. (Not applicable to the Philippines.)

Sec. 13. This Act shall apply to all contracts for carriage of goods by seas to or from ports of
the United States in foreign trade. As used in this Act the term "United States" includes its
districts, territories, and possessions: Provided, however, that the Philippine Legislature may by
law exclude its application to transportation to or from ports of the Philippine Islands. The term
"foreign trade" means the transportation of goods between the ports of the United States and
ports of foreign countries. Nothing in this Act shall be held to apply to contracts for carriage of
goods by sea between any port of the United States or its possessions and any other port of the
United States or its possessions: Provided, however, that any bill of lading or similar document
of the title which is evidence of a contract for the carriage of goods by sea between such ports,
containing an express statement that it shall be subject to the provisions of this Act; shall be
subjected hereto as fully as if subject hereto by the express provisions of this Act: Provided,
further, that every bill of lading or similar document of title which is evidence of a contract for
the carriage of goods by sea from ports of the United States in foreign trade, shall contain a
statement that it shall have effect subject to the provisions of this Act.

Sec. 14. Upon the certification of the Secretary of Commerce that the foreign commerce of the
United States in its competition with that of foreign nations is prejudiced by the provisions, or
any of them, of the Title I of this Act, or by the laws of any foreign country or countries relating
to the carriage of goods by sea, the President of the United States may, from time to time by
proclamation, suspend any or all provisions of Title I of this Act for such periods of time or
indefinitely as may be designated in the proclamation. The President may at any time rescind
such suspension of Title I hereof, and any provisions thereof which may have been suspended
shall thereby be reinstated and again apply to contracts thereafter made for carriage of goods by
sea. Any proclamation of suspension or rescission of any such suspension shall take effect on the
date named therein, which date shall be not less than ten days from the issue of the
proclamation.

Any contract for the carriage of goods by sea, subject to the provisions of this Act, effective
during any period when Title I hereof, or any part thereof, is suspended, shall be subject to all
provisions of law now or hereafter applicable to that part of Title I which may have thus been
suspended.

Sec. 15. This Act shall take effect ninety days after the date of its approval; but nothing in this
Act shall apply during a period not to exceed one year following its approval to any contract for
the carriage of goods by sea, made before the date on which this Act is approved nor to any bill
of lading or similar document of title issued, whether before or after such date of approval in
pursuance of any such contract as aforesaid.

Sec. 16. This Act may be cited as the "Carriage of Goods by Sea Act."

SUMMARIZE THE ABOVE MENTIONED LAWS USING THE QUESTION BELOW. WRITE YOUR
ANSWER IN PARAGRAPH FORM FOLLOWING THE FORMAT BELOW:
 Paragraph number one: What is the purpose of the republic act?
 Second Paragraph: What is the scope of the Republic act?
 Third Paragraph: Write the importance/effectively of the Republic act.

THE DUTIES OF TRAVEL OPERATORS AND AGENTS

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 1478

AN ACT TO CREATE A BOARD OF TRAVEL AND TOURIST INDUSTRY, DEFINING ITS

POWERS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

Section 1. There is hereby created a Board of Travel and Tourist Industry to regulate
international travel and tourism with a view to the development of a prosperous Philippine
tourist industry. The Board shall be composed of the Secretary of Commerce as Chairman and
the under secretaries of Foreign Affairs, Finance, Justice and Public Works and Communications,
the President of the Philippines Chamber of Commerce and the President of the Philippine Tourist
and Travel Association, as members.

Sec. 2. The Board shall have the following responsibilities and duties:

(a) It shall coordinate the activities of all agencies of the government which concern
international travel and tourism;

(b) It shall promote the removal of unnecessary barriers to travel and the integration and
simplification of travel regulations and requirements as well as their efficient, fair and
courteous enforcement to assure expeditious, pleasant and hospitable reception of all
tourists and visitors and utmost satisfaction on their part during their stay in the country
and upon their departure;
 (c) It shall undertake the development of tourist attractions and provide and maintain
essential facilities for tourists and travelers where private enterprise is not prepared to
take care of them;

(d) It shall organize and support a program of promotion and publicity calculated to
interest, attract and induce people abroad to visit the Philippines and patronize things
Philippine and to enhance the prestige of the Filipino people and the Republic;

(e) It shall regulate and license the business of travel agents; and

(f) It shall exercise supervision over the operation of all facilities and services that cater to
or have anything to do with foreign travelers and tourists with a view to insuring the
maintenance of the highest possible standards, reasonable charges, courtesy, honesty and
efficiency.

Sec. 3. To carry out the aims and purposes of this Act, a tax shall be collected on all fares of
passengers leaving the country as well as fares for those returning or coming in, if payable here,
at the following rates:

(a) If said passage costs not more than sixty pesos, seven pesos and fifty centavos.

(b) If said passage costs not more than sixty pesos and not more than one hundred
twenty pesos, twelve pesos.

(c) If said passage costs more than one hundred twenty pesos and not more than two
hundred and fifty pesos, fifteen pesos.

(d) If said passage costs more than two hundred and fifty pesos and not more than five
hundred pesos, thirty pesos.

(e) If said passage costs more than five hundred pesos, and not more than one thousand
pesos, fifty pesos.

(f) If said passage costs more than one thousand pesos, one hundred pesos.

Sec. two hundred and twenty-eight of Commonwealth Act Numbered Four hundred and sixty-six,
as amended, is repealed.

Sec. 4. This tax shall be collected from the passengers by the carriers and travel agencies
issuing foreign travel passenger tickets and they, in turn, shall remit their collections within the
first ten days of every succeeding quarter to the Board of Travel and Tourist Industry.

Sec. 5. An amount not in excess of 50 per cent of such collections and all those which may be
effected under section six shall accrue to the funds of the Board to be spent under its authority
exclusively for the development of tourist facilities and the promotion of tourism both within the
country and abroad, through all well-known media but especially through foreign publicity and
advertising. The other fifty per cent shall accrue to the general funds of the Government and
shall be accounted for and delivered by the Board of Travel and Tourist Industry to the Treasurer
of the Philippines.

Sec. 6. The Board shall regulate travel agency business, prescribing the necessary rules to be
govern their establishment and operation. It shall fix and collect an annual license fee from
every individual or group engaged in the travel agency business in an amount not in excess of
one hundred pesos a year. No individual or firm shall engage in the travel agency business
without being licensed by the Board of Travel and Tourist Industry.

Sec. 7. In the exercise of its supervisory powers over facilities and services catering to or having
anything to do with foreign travelers and tourists, the Board shall prescribe rules and regulations
for their operation and maintenance. In case of non-compliance with such rules and regulations,
it shall take the necessary steps to cancel or recommend the cancellation of the permits of the
offending parties or their prosecution, if warranted.

Sec. 8. For the purpose of strengthening the competitive position of the Philippines in the field of
international tourism, the President of the Philippines, upon recommendation of the Board, may:

(a) Suspend the payment of visa and visa application fees for foreign tourists and
travelers coming to the Philippines;

(b) Exempt foreign tourists and travelers from payment of taxes on food, drinks, cigars
and cigarettes consumed by them, as well as amusement taxes during their stay in the
country;

(c) Allow foreign visitors and travelers leaving the country to carry with them or have
mailed or shipped for them within sixty days of their departure, free of export licenses,
taxes or fees, any quantity of locally purchased Philippine souvenir or gift goods when the
value thereof shall not exceed one thousand pesos;

(d) Transfer to the Board the control and supervision of any such facilities, services, rights
and properties, real or personal, as may now be owned, operated or maintained by other
government agencies or instrumentalities which may be helpful in the effective promotion
and development of the tourist industry.

Sec. 9. The Philippine Tourist and Travel Association, Inc., which under its charter, Republic Act
Numbered Seven hundred and ten is the exclusive agency of the government in the promotion of
the tourist industry, shall be the instrumentality of the Board in carrying out the objectives of
this Act.

Sec. 10. The Board shall pass upon the requirements of the said Association and make available
out of its revenues as provided for in sections five and six above such sums may be necessary
for carrying out its program of activities.

Sec. 11. The Board of Travel and Tourist Industry shall, five days before the opening of the
regular sessions of Congress, submit to Congress a verified detailed report of its collections,
disbursements, and activities including those of the Philippine Tourist and Travel Association,
Inc. and of its accomplishments and a copy of the plantilla as of December thirty-first of the year
immediately preceding.

Sec. 12. All provisions of law contrary to the provisions of this Act or are inconsistent with its
aims and objectives are hereby repealed.

Sec. 13. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved: June 15, 1956

TRAVEL AGENT

Salary/Compensation

The monthly basic salary of a Reservation and Travel Agent starts at P10,00 at the entry level. It
may go as high as P17,000.

Basic Educational Requirement

Any educational background is acceptable but preference is given to graduates of a course in

Tourism. Short-term courses in Tourism Management would also be an advantage for non-
tourism graduates.

Cost of Education *

A degree in BS Tourism in public educational institution costs around P3,500 to P 5,000. While in
private colleges and universities, the tuition costs around P20,000 to P47,000 per semester.

Employment Opportunities

The growth in tourism-related services will provide ample employment opportunities to the
travel and tour segment of the tourism industry, thus, the demand for Travel Agent is expected
to be sustained in the succeeding years. There are likewise job opportunities for those seeking
overseas employment. Travel agents may work in the following industries: Hotels and
Restaurants, Transport, Storage and Communication, Real Estate, Renting and Business
Activities, and Other Community, Social and Personal Service Activities.

Prospects for Career Advancement

Travel Agents may advance to supervisory or managerial positions after they have acquired the
competencies required for such position. They must be able to demonstrate the ability to
manage organizational operations and to lead large organizations. Travel Agents could also put
up their own business as Tour Operators.

Nature of Work

A Travel Agent supplies information, arrange travel itineraries and obtains necessary
reservations.

Tasks

 Advises customers on itineraries and method of travel;

 Prepares itineraries;
 Makes and confirms reservations for transportation and accommodations;
 Issues ticket, vouchers and other documents;
 Informs clients of essential travel information such as travel times, transportation
connections, and medical and visa requirements;
 Provides clients with assistance in preparing required travel documents and forms; and
 Prepares bills and receive payments.
Skills and Competencies

 Ability to convey information effectively;

 Ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures;
 Speech clarity;
 Working knowledge of other languages such as Japanese, French, Chinese, Spanish, etc;
 Knowledge of basic mathematics;
 Computer literate;
 Knowledgeable in system CSC (Amadeus, Galileo and Worldspan) and other applicable
computer software programs;

 Knowledge of principles and process for providing customers and personal services (i.e.
customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of
customer satisfaction);
 Knowledge of clerical and office procedures and systems such as managing files and
records, designing and accomplishing forms; and
 Adept at coordination work.

Physical Attributes and Characteristics

 Active initiative to solve customer problem;

 Service-minded;
 Strong interpersonal skills;
 Socially perceptive; and
 Near vision - ability to see details at close range.
* Based on 2011 rates.

Assume that you are a travel agent prepare a Travel Contract based. You may
look for samples online.

References:

https://lawhelpbd.com/special-law/common-carrier/

https://www.chanrobles.com/publicactno521.htm#.YCoTJegzbIU

https://www.chanrobles.com/republicacts/republicactno1478.html#.YCoTvugzbIU

http://ble.dole.gov.ph/index.php/cg/98-travel-agent